How far is Somers Point, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Somers Point, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somers Point and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers Point and West New York.
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Start on 1st Street
926 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto West New York Avenue
2526 ft · 1 min · West New York Avenue
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Turn left onto New Road
666 ft · 14 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Drive
3211 ft · 2 min · Laurel Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North
61 m · 5 sec
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Continue on GSP Toll North
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.2 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2682 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard
80 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 30th Street
1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 49th Street
544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn right onto 60th Street
669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers Point and West New York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Somers Point and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somers Point to West New York?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Somers Point and 63.1 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Somers Point and Rain Showers Likely near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near Brick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brick.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somers Point and West New York. Straight-line distance: 106.12 mi (170.78 km).
#1 Somers Point
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 10,153 |
| Coordinates | 39.3176200, -74.5946000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.0143100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.18 | $36.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.47 | $40.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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